Stop Blaming Your Genes for Not Fitting in Your Jeans
You know what phrase I really don’t like to hear? “It’s not my fault I’m fat/overweight… it’s genetic!” Yes, I will concede genetics play a small role in your overall health, however, may people use it as an excuse for not taking proper care of their bodies. In fact, lifestyle accounts for 53% of the […]
How Much Water Should I Drink a Day?
Water is the source of life. You can technically live without food (for about 30-40 days), but you can’t live much past 4 days without water. (Sorry for the depressing thought, but wanted to stress the point about how important water is to your life). Around 70 percent of an adult’s body is made up […]
February 30-Minute Challenge
Let’s beat the February blahs with a Challenge!! A while ago I wrote about the 7 strategies for carving out me time. As a recap, here they are: (see the article for more details) 1. Schedule it in. 2. Find an activity you enjoy that’s relaxing. 3. Wake up earlier. 4. Make yourself accountable. 5. […]
How to Find Motivation to Exercise and Eat Healthy
Do you struggle with finding motivation to exercise or eat healthy food? You’re not alone!! Many people have trouble finding motivation and use it as one of the reasons (aka excuses) for not hitting the gym or working out at home. As in “but I’m just not motivated”. Want in on the secret? It’s pretty […]
What is Eating Clean?
You may have heard of clean eating and wondered “what the heck is it?” I was first introduced to clean eating last November when I joined my friend back stage during her first figure competition. Since we had a lot of time to kill we got to chatting about all sorts of stuff, including the […]
Cooking Methods Cheat Sheet
Pan fry, sauté, sweat… Do you know the difference? If you do, good on ya! If not, then you’re like me, and will find the cheat sheet below super useful! I often find myself wondering how exactly I’m supposed to cook something. There are so many different ways to cook food that require different temperatures, […]
How to Eat During the Holidays
Holiday time can be stressful for people who are on a “diet” or who eat healthy/clean throughout the year. There can be a lot of pressure to pig out and indulge. Personally, I think how you want to handle the holidays is an individual decision and can depend on a number of factors. There isn’t […]
31 Day Challenge: “Aquatober”
There’s something refreshing about the beginning of a month. It’s like we can hit the re-start button on our lives. If you’re like me, I sometimes have grand plans of getting things accomplished… projects around the house, new recipes to try, keeping the house tidy (always a challenge!) … but as the month goes on […]
